Grant Accounting Coordinator - Houston, TX

Cenikor Foundation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

401K with up to 10% match

Bonuses

Job summary

Cenikor Foundation seeks a Grant Accounting Coordinator in Houston, TX to manage grant deadlines, coordinate reporting, and support the accounting team in funder communications. The role partners with facilities and program staff to ensure accuracy and compliance across grants.

You will help prepare budgets, assist audits, and uphold Cenikor's core values while promoting professional development within a mission-driven organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Accounting degree required.
• CPA seeking or preferred.
• Minimum of 3–5 years accounting experience required.
• Knowledge of Sage Intacct Accounting software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Document grant deadlines and communicate funding opportunities across locations.
• Collaborate with accounting and support teams to report to funders.
• Ensure grant reporting compliance and timely communications.
• Support facilities’ budgeting and internal control reviews.
• Assist with annual audits and policy/procedure updates.
• Maintain confidentiality of client and Foundation information.

Skills

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Accounting Degree

CPA pursuing or preferred

Tools

Sage Intacct

MS Excel

Outlook

Job description

Grant Accounting Coordinator - Houston, TX

Cenikor's Value Proposition - What's In It for You?

• PURPOSE in your work - service to others, giving back to your community, helping to save lives, being fulfilled at work. See how we served last year.
• COMPETITIVE PAY, BENEFITS, PAID TIME OFF, TUITION REIMBURSEMENT, up to 10% 401K and BONUSES - we hire and reward high performers.
• Benefits for full-time team members include Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life & AD&D, LTD, STD, Accident, Critical Illness, HRA/FSA
• STABILITY and GROWTH - more than 55 years in business - our strong financial processes support our drive to serve more people and ensure stability for our team members.
• CONTINUOUS LEARNING and PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - we are committed to developing our leaders in their desired career path and promoting from within. We have Cenikor Career Pathways Program that you can join after 90 days of employment. We also have an annual leadership development program with assigned mentors to help you achieve your professional goals. More than 25% of our total employees have been promoted the last 4 years.
• STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS - The Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) forgives your qualified student loans if working for a non-profit for a specific period of time. Find out more here.
• The work we do isn't easy. If you like purposeful hard work, serving others and having FUN with your team while achieving goals, Cenikor will be the right place for you!

SCHEDULE:

Monday-Friday: 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION:

• Document the grant deadlines for consistent communication regarding funding opportunities across all locations and update as needed.
• Work with accounting department and decision support team to gather information necessary to report to funders of current or prospective grant programs.
• Communicate and comply with all grant reporting as required.
• Interact with the facilities business team to support their accurately and timely completion of their job duties.
• Participate in audits, including facility audits; assist auditors during the annual audit and ensure audit compliance with periodic reviews of the accounting policies and procedures.
• Uphold the core principles of Cenikor's culture and create a positive working environment for all team members.
• Prepare and assist with the annual budget process. Ensure that the budget is completed to meet the deadlines, as outlined in the budget timeline.
• Assist and direct the physical inventory of all fixed assets every even numbered year.
• Uphold the core principles of Cenikor's culture and create a positive working environment for all team members.
• Maintain strict confidentiality on all client and Foundation matters and refer questionable issues to the CFO.
• Perform additional duties as assigned and consistent with non-exempt functions as defined in this job description.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Ability to have excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work with great attention to detail and accurately record numerical data.
• Experienced in working with diverse population.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software required, including MS Excel and Outlook calendar.
• Strong ethical and business standards.
• Ability to lead by established goals and objectives.
• Ability to consistently uphold the Core Principles of Cenikor's Culture:
• Demonstrate mission of service to our clients
• Positive, respectful communication with both staff and clients
• Demonstrate self-motivation and perseverance to achieve goals
• Role model appropriate, professional behaviors including appropriate client boundaries
• Work effectively as part of a team, helping to set up others for success

Education

• Bachelor's Degree required
• Accounting Degree required
• CPA seeking or preferred

Experience

• Minimum of 3-5 years accounting experience required.
• Knowledge of Sage Intacct Accounting software preferred